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  • Page 1 ® PowerLite 1751/1761W/1771W/1776W User's Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction to Your Projector ........................9 ProjectorFeatures..........................9 ProductBoxContents ........................10 Additional C omponents........................ 12 OptionalEquipmentand ReplacementParts................. 12 Warrantyand Registration Information ..................14 NotationsUsed in the Documentation ....................14 Where to Go forAdditional I nformation ....................14 ProjectorPart Locations ........................15 ProjectorParts- Front/Top......................
  • Page 4 Using the Projector on a Network ......................37 WirelessNetworkProjection ......................37 Installingthe WirelessLAN Module....................38 UsingQuickWirelessConnection(WindowsOnly)............... 40 SelectingWirelessNetworkSettingsManually ................41 WirelessLAN Menu Settings....................44 SelectingWirelessNetworkSettingsin Windows ................45 SelectingWirelessNetworkSettingsin Mac OS X ................ 45 SettingUp WirelessNetworkSecurity................... 46 WirelessSecurityMenu Settings....................47 SettingUp ProjectorNetworkE-Mail Alerts..................
  • Page 5 Adjusting Projector Features ........................83 ShuttingOff the Pictureand SoundTemporarily ................83 StoppingVideoActionTemporarily ....................84 ZoomingIntoand Out of Images......................84 ProjectorSecurityFeatures........................ 85 PasswordSecurityTypes......................85 Settinga Password ........................86 SelectingPasswordSecurityTypes..................87 Enteringa Passwordto Use the Projector................88 Savinga User's LogoImage to Display ..................90 Lockingthe Projector ' s Buttons.....................
  • Page 6 Adjusting the Menu Settings ........................99 Usingthe Projector ' s Menus....................... 99 Image QualitySettings- Image Menu ....................100 InputSignalSettings- SignalMenu ....................102 ProjectorFeatureSettings- SettingsMenu..................105 ProjectorSetupSettings- ExtendedMenu ..................108 ProjectorNetworkSettings- NetworkMenu..................111 ProjectorInformation Display- InfoMenu ..................112 EventID Code List........................114 ProjectorReset Options- Reset Menu.....................
  • Page 7 Technical Specifications ........................143 GeneralProjectorSpecifications ...................... 143 ProjectorLampSpecifications ......................145 RemoteControlSpecifications ......................146 ProjectorDimensionSpecifications ....................146 ProjectorElectricalSpecifications ....................147 ProjectorEnvironmental S pecifications .................... 148 ProjectorSafetyand ApprovalsSpecifications ................. 148 SupportedVideoDisplayFormats ....................148 USB DisplaySystemRequirements ....................151 Notices ..............................

  • Page 9: Introduction To Your Projector

    • PC Free presentations via connectedUSB memorydevices • HDMI portforvideodevices • PortforoptionalEPSON documentcamera Innovative display and operation features • ScreenFit featureautomatically resizesimagesforyourprojection screen(PowerLite1776W) • 2000:1 contrastratioand AutoIriscontrolforcrisplydetailedimages • Poweredfocusvia the projectoror remotecontrol(PowerLite1776W) • Epson'sInstantOff and DirectPowerOn featuresforquicksetupand shutdown • Networkmessagebroadcastsystemto projecttimelymessagesto all networkedprojectors (Windows only; PowerLite1761W/1771W/1776W)

  • Page 10: Productboxcontents

    Parent topic: Introduction to YourProjector Related concepts ProjectorPart Locations Product Box Contents Save allthe packaging incase you need toship the projector. Always use the original packaging equivalent) when shipping. Make sure your p rojector box included allofthese p arts:...

  • Page 12: Additional Components

    Parent topic: ProjectorFeatures Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts You can purchase screens, other optional accessories, and replacement parts f rom anEPSON authorized reseller. Tofind the nearest reseller, call 8 00-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Oryou can purchase online a twww.epsonstore.com (U.S. s ales) orwww.epson.ca (Canadian sales).
  • Page 13 Option or part Part number WirelessLAN module(ELPAP07) V12H418P12 QuickWirelessConnectionUSB key (ELPAP08) V12H005M08 EPSON DC-11 documentcamera(ELPDC11) V12H377020 EPSON DC-06 documentcamera(ELPDC06) V12H321005 BrightLink Solointeractivemodule(IU-01) V12H415020 Kensington securitylock ELPSL01 AccoladeDuet portableprojectorscreen ELPSC80 ES3000 UltraPortableProjectionscreen V12H002S3Y ES1000 UltraPortableTabletopProjectionscreen V12H002S4Y Component-to-VGA videocable(ELPKC19) V12H005C19 25 ft (20 m) VGA computercable(ELPKC10)

  • Page 14: Warrantyand Registration Information

    Inaddition, Epson o ffers f ree Extra C are Road Service. Inthe unlikely event ofanequipment failure, you won ’ thave towait f or your u nit t oberepaired. Instead, Epson w ill s hip you areplacement unit a nywhere inthe United S tates, Canada, orPuerto R ico. Seethe Extra C are Road Service brochure for details.

  • Page 15: Projectorpart Locations

    Parent topic: Introduction to YourProjector Related references Where to Get Help Projector Part Locations Check the projector part illustrations to learn a bout the parts on your projector. Projector Parts -Front/Top Projector Parts -Rear Projector Parts -Base Projector Parts -Control Panel Projector Parts -Remote...

  • Page 16: Projectorparts- Front/Top

    Projector Parts - Front/Top Exhaust vent Wireless LAN module indicator light (PowerLite 1761W/1771W/1776W) Wireless LAN module cover (PowerLite 1761W/1771W/1776W) A/V Mute slidelever Footreleaselever Frontadjustablefoot A/V Mute slide(lenscover) Remotereceiver Projectiondistance/shape sensor(PowerLite1776W) Airintakevent(air filter)

  • Page 17: Projectorparts- Rear

    Parent topic: ProjectorPart Locations Projector Parts - Rear ACinput port Video port Computer port USB TypeB port USB TypeA port HDMI port Audio port Remotereceiver Lampcoverscrew Securitylockport Parent topic: ProjectorPart Locations...

  • Page 18: Projectorparts- Base

    Projector Parts - Base Mounting bracket holes Rear f eet Front adjustable foot Wireless LAN module screw (PowerLite 1761W/1771W/1776W) Parent topic: ProjectorPart Locations...

  • Page 19: Projectorparts- Controlpanel

    Projector Parts - Control Panel Power button and light Screen Fit button(PowerLite1776W; adjustsprojectedimages) Source Search button(searchesforconnectedvideosources) Enter button(selectsoptions) Verticalkeystoneadjustmentbuttons(adjustscreenshape)and arrowbuttons Help button(accessesprojectorhelpinformation) Esc button(cancels/exits functions) Horizontalkeystoneadjustmentbuttons(adjustscreenshape)and arrowbuttons Menu button(accessesprojectormenusystem) Focus button(PowerLite1776W) Parent topic: ProjectorPart Locations Related references ProjectorLightStatus...

  • Page 20: Projectorparts- Remotecontrol

    Projector Parts - Remote Control...
  • Page 21 Computer button(cyclesthroughconnectedcomputersources) Video button(cyclesthroughconnectedvideosources) Screen Fit button(adjustsimageshape; functions onlyon PowerLite1776W and whennot projecting fromceiling) Focus buttons(adjuststhe imagefocus; functions onlyon PowerLite1776W) Auto button(automatically adjustsposition, t racking,and syncsettings) Aspect button(selectsthe imageaspectratio) Num button(whenhelddown,switchesnumericbuttonsto numberfunction) Menu button(accessesprojectormenusystem) Arrowbuttons(movethroughon-screenoptionsand controlwirelessmousefunctions) Enterbutton(selectsoptionsand controlswirelessmousefunctions) User button(customizable fordifferentfunctions) Page up/downbuttons(controlpresentation slides) E-Zoom +/–...
  • Page 22 USB button(cyclesthroughconnectedUSB sources) Source Search button(searchesforconnectedsources) Remotecontrollight(outputsremotecontrolsignals) Parent topic: ProjectorPart Locations Related tasks Connectingto a ComputerforUSB MouseControl...

  • Page 25: Projectiondistance

    (Conversion figures may have been rounded upordown.) PowerLite 1751 4:3 Aspect Ratio Screen or Projection distance image size Wide to Tele 50 inches...

  • Page 26: Projectorplacement

    USB devices (such as aflash drive or camera) or an optional EPSON document camera. Caution: If youwilluse the projectorat altitudesabove4921 feet (1500 m), turnon High Altitude Mode to ensurethe projector's internaltemperatureis regulatedproperly. Connectingto ComputerSources Connectingto VideoSources...

  • Page 27: Connectingto Computersources

    1. In the projector's Extendedmenu,set the USB Type B settingto USB Display. 2. Turnon yourcomputer. 3. Connectthe cableto yourprojector's USB TypeB port. 4. Connectthe otherend to any availableUSB porton yourcomputer. 5. Do one of the following: • Windows 7/Windows Vista: SelectRun EMP_UDSe.exe in the dialogboxthatappearsto install the EPSON USB Displaysoftware.

  • Page 28: Connectingto A Computerforvga Video

    Windows XP: Wait as messagesappearon yourcomputerscreenand the projectorinstallsthe EPSON USB Displaysoftwareon yourcomputer. • Windows 2000: SelectComputer, EPSON_PJ_UD, and EMP_UDSe.EXE to installthe EPSON USB Displaysoftware. • Mac OS X: The USB Displaysetupfolderappearson yourscreen.SelectUSB Display Installer and followthe on-screeninstructions to installthe EPSON USB Displaysoftware.

  • Page 29: Connectingto A Computerforusb Mousecontrol

    Note: To connecta Mac thatincludesonlya MiniDisplayPortor Mini-DVIportforvideooutput,youneed to obtainan adapterthatallowsyouto connectto the projector's HDMI port.ContactApplefor compatibleadapteroptions.OlderMac computers(2009 and earlier)may notsupportaudiothroughthe HDMI port. 1. Connectthe HDMI cableto yourcomputer's HDMI outputport. 2. Connectthe otherend to the projector's HDMI port. Parent topic: Connectingto ComputerSources Connecting to a Computer for USB Mouse Control If youconnectedyourcomputerto a Computer, USB TypeB, or HDMI porton the projector, y oucan set up the remotecontrolto act as a wirelessmouse.Thisletsyoucontrolcomputerpresentations at a...

  • Page 30: Connectingto A Computerforsound

    Connecting to a Computer for Sound If yourcomputerpresentation includessoundand youdidnotconnectit usingthe projector's USB TypeB or HDMI port,youcan stillplaysoundthroughthe projector's speakersystem.Justconnectan optional3.5 mm stereomini-jackaudiocableas describedhere. 1. Connectthe audiocableto yourlaptop'sheadphoneor audio-outjack,or yourdesktop'sspeakeror audio-outport. 2. Connectthe otherend to the projector's Audio port. Parent topic: Connectingto ComputerSources Connecting to Video Sources Follow t he instructions...

  • Page 31: Connectingto A Component-To-Vga Videosource

    Parent topic: Connectingto VideoSources Connecting to a Component-to-VGA Video Source If yourvideosourcehas componentvideoports,youcan connectit to the projectorusinga component- to-VGAvideocable.Dependingon yourcomponentports,youmay need to use an adaptercablealong witha componentvideocable. 1. Connectthe componentconnectors to yourvideosource'scolor-coded componentvideooutput ports,usuallylabeledY, Pb, Pr or Y, Cb, Cr. If youare usingan adapter,connecttheseconnectors to yourcomponentvideocable.

  • Page 32: Connectingto A Videosourceforsound

    Connecting to a Video Source for Sound You can playsoundthroughthe projector's speakersystemif yourvideosourcehas audiooutputports. Connectthe projectorto the videosourceusinga stereomini-jackadaptercable(withone 3.5 mm mini- plugand twoRCA plugs). Note: You can alsouse an RCA cableconnectedto the audioadaptercablethatcame withyour projector. 1. Connectthe audiocableto yourvideosource'saudio-outports. 2.
  • Page 33 Note: Digitalcamerasor cameraphonesmustbe USB-mounteddevices,notTWAIN-compliant d evices. You can alsouse the EasyMP PC Free featureto createyourownslideshowscontaining converted PowerPointfilesand imagefiles,and projectthemfroma connectedUSB deviceor memorycard reader. Parent topic: Connectingto ExternalUSB Devices Related topics Projectinga SlideShow Connecting a USB Device or Camera to the Projector You can connectyourUSB deviceor camerato the projector's USB TypeA portand use it to project imagesand othercontent.
  • Page 34 TypeA portto project imagesviewedby the camera. Note: For additional f eaturessupportedby software,connectthe EPSON DC-06 documentcamerato yourcomputerinsteadof the projector. Y ou may be able to connectdifferentEPSON documentcamera modelsto yourprojector's Computer port.See the documentcamera'smanualforinstructions. 1. Locatethe USB cablethatcame withthe documentcamera.

  • Page 35: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    Parent topic: ProjectorConnections Installing Batteries in the Remote Control The remote control uses the two AA batteries that came with t he projector. Caution: Use onlythe typeof batteriesspecifiedin thismanual.Do notinstallbatteriesof differenttypes, or mixnew and oldbatteries. 1. Open the batterycoveras shown. 2.

  • Page 36: Opening The Lens Cover

    Warning: Disposeof usedbatteriesaccordingto localregulations. D o notexposebatteriesto heat or flame.Keep batteriesoutof the reachof children; theyare chokinghazardsand are very dangerousif swallowed. Parent topic: SettingUp the Projector Opening the Lens Cover 1. To open t he projector's lens c over, slide the A/V Mute slidelever.

  • Page 37: Using The Projector On A Network

    Network menus Afterinstalling the moduleand settingup the projector, i nstallthe networksoftwarefromthe Epson ProjectorSoftwareCD on yourcomputer.Use the following softwareand documentation to set up, control,and monitorwirelessprojection: • EasyMP Network Projection softwaresetsup yourcomputerforwirelessnetworkprojection. S ee the EasyMP NetworkProjectionOperationGuide.

  • Page 38: Installingthe Wirelesslan Module

    ProjectorNetworkSettings- NetworkMenu Installing the Wireless LAN Module Touse the PowerLite 1761W/1771W/1776W over a wireless network, install the EPSON 802.11b/g/n wireless module inthe projector. Donot i nstall any other type ofwireless module. Caution: Never removethe modulewhileitsindicatorlightis greenor flashing,or whileyouare projecting wirelessly. Y ou may damagethe moduleor losedata.

  • Page 40: Usingquickwirelessconnection(Windowsonly)

    Parent topic: WirelessNetworkProjection Using Quick Wireless Connection (Windows Only) You can use the optional EPSON Quick W ireless Connection USB key toquickly connect the projector toaWindows computer wirelessly (PowerLite 1761W/1771W/1776W; USB key included with the PowerLite 1776W). Then you can project your p resentation and remove the key when you aredone.

  • Page 41: Selectingwirelessnetworksettingsmanually

    Note: In WindowsVista,if yousee the AutoPlaywindow,selectRun LaunchU3.exe, thenselect Allow on the nextscreen. 5. Followthe on-screeninstructions to installthe QuickWirelessConnectiondriver. Note: If yousee a WindowsFirewallmessage,clickYes to disablethe firewall. Aftera few minutes,yourcomputerimageis displayedby the projector. I f it doesnotappear,press the LAN buttonon yourprojectorremotecontrolor restartyourcomputer. 6.
  • Page 42 Network menuand pressEnter. 4. SelectNetwork Configuration and pressEnter. 5. Selectthe Basic menuand pressEnter. 6. Selectthe following basicoptionsas necessary: • Projector Name letsyouentera name up to 16 alphanumeric characterslongto identifythe projectoroverthe network.
  • Page 43 PJLink Password letsyouentera passwordup to 32 alphanumeric characterslongforusingthe PJLinkprotocol f orprojectorcontrol. • Web Control Password letsyouentera passwordup to 8 alphanumeric characterslongfor accessingthe projectoroverthe web. • Projector Keyword letsyouturnon a securitypasswordto preventaccessto the projectorby anyonenotin the roomwithit. You mustentera displayed,randomizedkeywordfroma computer usingthe EasyMP NetworkProjectionsoftwareto accessthe projector.

  • Page 44: Wirelesslan Menu Settings

    Wireless LAN Menu Settings Note: See yourprojector's EasyMP NetworkProjectionOperationGuidefordetailson selectingthese settings. Setting Options Description Wireless LAN Power Turnson wirelessLAN support Connection Mode Quick Selectsthe typeof wireless connection: Advanced Quick: letsyouquicklyconnect to one computeror use the optionalEPSON QuickWireless ConnectionUSB key to connect Advanced: letsyouconnectto multiplecomputersvia a wireless networkaccesspoint...

  • Page 45: Selectingwirelessnetworksettingsin Windows

    Setting Options Description IP Settings DHCP (On or Off) SelectsDHCP if yournetwork assignsaddressesautomatically, IP Address or turnsoffDHCP so youcan Subnet Mask enterthe network'sIP address, subnetmask,and gateway Gateway Address addressas needed SSID Display Selectswhetherto displaythe SSID on the networkstandby screen IP Address Display Selectswhetherto displaythe IP addresson the networkstandby screen...

  • Page 46: Settingup Wirelessnetworksecurity

    Parent topic: WirelessNetworkProjection Setting Up Wireless Network Security You can set upsecurity for your p rojector touse onthe wireless network (PowerLite 1761W/1771W/1776W). Setupone ofthe following security options tomatch t he settings used onyour network: • WEP encryption • WPA security Note: Checkwithyournetworkadministrator f orguidanceon enteringthe correctinformation.

  • Page 47: Wirelesssecuritymenu Settings

    Parent topic: WirelessNetworkProjection Wireless Security Menu Settings Settingson the Securitymenulet youselectthe typeof securityand securitysettingsthatmatchthe networkyouare connecting the projectorto. Setting Options Description Security WEP and WPA typesavailable Selectsthe typeof securityused on the wirelessnetwork WEP Encryption 128Bit For WEP security,selectsthe typeof encryption coding 64Bit Format ASCII...

  • Page 48: Settingup Projectornetworke-Mail Alerts

    Parent topic: SettingUp WirelessNetworkSecurity Setting Up Projector Network E-Mail Alerts You can set u p the projector to send y ou an e-mail alert over the network ifthere isaproblem with t he projector. 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Selectthe Network menuand pressEnter. 3.

  • Page 49: Networkprojectore-Mailalertmessages

    • EPSON Projector on the subjectline • The name of the projectorexperiencing a problem • The IP addressof the affectedprojector • Detailedinformation aboutthe problem Note: If a criticalproblemcausesa projectorto shutdown,youmay notreceivean e-mailalert.

  • Page 50: Controlling A Networkedprojectorusinga Web Browser

    Others menuand pressEnter. 5. Enterup to twoIP addressesto receiveSNMP notifications, using0 to 255 foreach addressfield. Note: Do notuse theseaddresses:127.x.x.xor 224.0.0.0 through255.255.255.255 (wherex is a numberfrom0 to 255). 6. If yournetworkenvironment u sesan AMX controller, t urnon the AMX Device Discovery settingto allowthe projectorto be detected.
  • Page 51 Note: The web setupand controlfeaturessupportMicrosoftInternetExplorer6.0 or later,and Safarion networksthatdo notuse a proxyserverforconnection. Y ou cannotselectall of the projectormenu settingsor controlall projectorfunctions usinga web browser. Note: If youset StandbyMode to Communication On, youcan use a web browserto selectsettings and controlprojection even if the projectoris in standbymode.You cannotselectall of the projector menusettingsor controlall projectorfunctions usinga web browser.
  • Page 52 Video and HDMI portsources Freeze buttoncontrol A/V Mute buttoncontrol Page Up and Page Down buttoncontrols Searchesforsources Selectsthe networksource Selectsthe USB Displayor USB devicesource Volume buttoncontrols ClosedCaptioncontrol 6. Selectthe iconcorresponding to the projectorfunctionyouwantto control. Parent topic: Usingthe Projectoron a Network Related concepts WirelessNetworkProjection...

  • Page 53: Using Basic Projector Features

    Using Basic Projector Features Follow the i nstructions in these sections to use your projector's basic features. Turning On t he P rojector Turning Off the P rojector Selecting the L anguage for the P rojector Menus Adjusting the I mage Height Image Shape...
  • Page 54 Note: WithDirect Power On turnedon, the projectorturnson as soonas youplugit in. 4. Pressthe powerbuttonon the projectoror the remotecontrolto turnon the projector. The projectorbeepsand the powerlightflashesgreenas the projectorwarmsup. Afteraboutfive seconds,the powerlightstopsflashingand turnsgreen. Warning: Never lookintothe projectorlenswhenthe lampis on. Thiscan damageyoureyes and is especiallydangerousforchildren.

  • Page 55: Turningoff The Projector

    Source Search buttonon the projectoror remotecontrolto detectthe videosource. Parent topic: UsingBasicProjectorFeatures Related references ProjectorSetupSettings- ExtendedMenu Turning Off the Projector Before turning off t he projector, shut down any computer connected to itso you can see the computer display during shutdown. Note: Turnoffthisproductwhennotin use to prolongthe lifeof the projector.
  • Page 56 Caution: To avoiddamagingthe projectoror lamp,neverunplugthe powercordwhenthe power lightis greenor flashingorange. 4. Closethe projector's lenscover. Parent topic: UsingBasicProjectorFeatures...

  • Page 57: Selectingthe Languageforthe Projectormenus

    Selecting the Language for the Projector Menus Ifyou want to view the projector's menus and messages inanother language, you can change Language setting. 1. Turn o n the projector. 2. Press the Menu button. 3. Selectthe Extended menuand pressEnter. Note: The Networkmenudoesnotappearon non-network projectormodels. 4.
  • Page 58 Parent topic: UsingBasicProjectorFeatures Related concepts Image Shape Related references ProjectorFeatureSettings- SettingsMenu...

  • Page 59: Image Shape

    Image Shape You can project an evenly rectangular image by placing the projector directly infront of the center of the screen and keeping itlevel. Ifyou place the projector atan angle to the screen, or tilted up or down, or off to the side, you may n eed t o correct the image shape for t he best display quality.
  • Page 60 Screen Fit buttonon the projectoror remotecontrol. You see a messageon the screen. 2. Move the projectoras necessaryto displaythe messagein the middleof the screen. 3. Zoomintothe imageuntilitsyellowframeextendsbeyondthe edgesof the screen. 4. Pressthe Screen Fit buttonagain. Two displaysflashbriefly,thenthismessageappears: 5. Fine-tunethe imageshapeas necessaryusingthe arrowbuttonson the controlpanel. 6.

  • Page 61: Correctingimage Shape Withquickcorner

    Parent topic: Image Shape Correcting Image Shape with Quick Corner You can use the projector's Quick C orner setting tocorrect the shape a nd size ofanimage t hat i s unevenly rectangular onallsides. 1. Turn onthe projector and display animage. Note: You can displaya patternto aid in adjustingthe projectedimageusingthe Settingsmenu.

  • Page 62: Correctingimage Shape Withthe Keystonebuttons

    Enter. 7. Pressthe arrowbuttonsto adjustthe imageshapeas necessary. 8. When youare finished,pressEsc. Parent topic: Image Shape Correcting Image Shape With the Keystone Buttons You can use the projector's keystone correction buttons tocorrect the shape o fanimage t hat i s unevenly rectangular onthe sides.
  • Page 63 Note: If the projectoris installedoutof reach,youcan alsocorrectthe imageshapeusingthe Keystonesettingsin the projectormenus. Parent topic: Image Shape Related references ProjectorFeatureSettings- SettingsMenu...

  • Page 64: Resizingthe Image Withthe Zoomring

    Resizing the Image With the Zoom Ring 1. Turn o n the projector and display an image. Note: You can displaya patternto aid in adjustingthe projectedimageusingthe Settingsmenu. 2. To enlargeor reducethe imagesize, rotatethe projector's zoomring. PowerLite1776W PowerLite1751/1761W/1771W Parent topic: UsingBasicProjectorFeatures Focusing the Image Before you sharpen the focus, turn o n the projector...

  • Page 65: Remote Control Operation

    Parent topic: UsingBasicProjectorFeatures Remote Control Operation The remote control lets y ou control the projector from almost anywhere inthe room, up to19.7 feet (6m) away. You can point itatthe screen, or the front or back of the projector. Make s ure t hat you aim the remote control atthe projector's receivers within the angles listed here.
  • Page 66 Note: Avoidusingthe remotecontrolin conditions withbrightfluorescent l ightsor in directsunlight, o r the projectormay notrespondto commands.If youwillnotuse the remotecontrolfora longtime, removethe batteries. Usingthe RemoteControlas a WirelessMouse Usingthe RemoteControlas a PresentationPointer Parent topic: UsingBasicProjectorFeatures Related tasks Replacingthe RemoteControlBatteries Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse You can use the projector's remote control asawireless mouse soyou can control your c omputer presentation...
  • Page 67 TypeB, Computer, or HDMI portto displayvideo. 2. If youconnectedyourcomputerto the Computer or HDMI port,alsoconnecta USB cableto the projector's USB TypeB portand to a USB porton yourcomputer(forwirelessmousesupport). 3. Startyourpresentation. 4. Use the following buttonson the remotecontrolto controlyourpresentation: • To movethroughslidesor pages,pressthe up or downPage buttons. •...

  • Page 68: Selecting An Image Source

    Pointer buttonon the remotecontrol. 2. Use the arrowbuttonson the remotecontrolto movethe pointeron the screen. 3. PressEsc to clearthe pointerfromthe screen. Parent topic: RemoteControlOperation Related references ProjectorFeatureSettings- SettingsMenu Selecting an Image Source Ifyou connected multiple image sources to the projector, such as acomputer and DVD player, you may want to switch from one i mage source to the other.
  • Page 69 Parent topic: UsingBasicProjectorFeatures...

  • Page 70: Projection Modes

    Projection Modes Depending on how you positioned the projector, you may n eed t o change the projection mode so your images project correctly. • Front (defaultsetting)letsyouprojectfroma tablein frontof the screen. • Front/Ceiling flipsthe imageovertop-to-bottom to projectupside-down froma ceilingor wallmount. •...

  • Page 71: Image Aspect Ratio

    Changing the Projection Mode Using the Menus You can change the projection mode t oflip the image o ver t op-to-bottom and/or left-to-right using t he projector menus. 1. Turn onthe projector and display animage. 2. Press t he Menu button. 3.

  • Page 72: Changing The Image Aspect Ratio

    You can select the following image a spect ratios, depending onthe input signal from your i mage s ource. Note: Blackbandsand croppedimagesmay projectin certainaspectratios,dependingon the aspect ratioand resolution of yourinputsignal. PowerLite 1751 Aspect ratio setting Description Auto Automatically setsthe aspectratioaccordingto the inputsignal.

  • Page 73: Color Mode

    Aspect ratio setting Description Normal Displaysimagesusingthe fullprojection area and maintainsthe aspectratioof the image. Displaysimagesusingthe fullprojection area at 4:3 aspectratio. 16:9 Convertsthe aspectratioof the imageto 16:9. PowerLite 1761W/1771W/1776W Aspect ratio setting Description Auto Automatically setsthe aspectratioaccordingto the inputsignal. Normal Displaysimagesusingthe fullprojection area and maintainsthe aspectratioof the image.

  • Page 74: Changing The Color Mode

    Parent topic: UsingBasicProjectorFeatures Related references Image QualitySettings- Image Menu Changing the Color Mode You can change the projector's Color Mode using t he remote control tooptimize the image f or your viewing environment. 1. Turn onthe projector and switch tothe image s ource you want t ouse. 2.
  • Page 75 Color Mode Description Photo Bestforstillimagesprojectedin a brightroom Sports Bestfortelevisionimagesin a brightroom(videoor composite videoinputonly) sRGB BestforstandardsRGB computerdisplays Blackboard Bestforpresentations ontoa greenchalkboard(adjuststhe colors accordingly) Whiteboard Bestforpresentations ontoa whiteboard(adjuststhe colors accordingly) Customized Bestforcustomizing a colormodeusingmanualColorAdjustment settingsin the Image menu DICOM SIM Bestforprojecting X-ray photographs and othermedicalimages. Thismodeproducesimagequalitythatapproachesthe DICOM standard.* * The projectoris nota medicaldeviceand cannotbe usedformedicaldiagnosis.

  • Page 76: Controlling The Volume With The Volume Buttons

    Image menuand pressEnter. 4. Selectthe Auto Iris settingand selectOn. Note: You can turnAuto Iris on or offforeach ColorMode thatsupportsthe feature.You cannot changethe Auto Iris settingwhenyouare usinga Closed Caption setting. 5. PressMenu or Esc to exitthe menus. Parent topic: ColorMode Controlling the Volume with the Volume Buttons You can use the Volume buttonson the remotecontrolto adjustthe volumeas youprojecta presentation withaudio.The volumebuttonscontrolthe projector ’...

  • Page 77: Projecting A Slide Show

    Parent topic: UsingBasicProjectorFeatures Related references ProjectorFeatureSettings- SettingsMenu Projecting a Slide Show You can use your projector's Slideshow featurewheneveryouconnecta USB devicethatcontains compatibleimagefiles.Thisletsyouquicklyand easilydisplaya slideshowor presentation, a nd control it usingthe projector's remotecontrol. SlideshowPresentations SupportedSlideshowFile Types Startinga SlideShowor Presentation Parent topic: UsingBasicProjectorFeatures Related concepts USB DeviceProjection Related tasks...
  • Page 78 Note: For instructions on converting PowerPointfilesto the necessaryscenariofileformat,see the EasyMP SlideConverterOperationGuideon yourprojectorCD. Parent topic: Projectinga SlideShow Supported Slideshow File Types You can project these t ypes o ffiles using t he projector's Slideshow feature. Note: For bestresults,placeyourfileson mediathatis formattedin FAT16/32. File contents File type Details...
  • Page 79 File contents File type Details (extension) .pdf Make surethe fileis not: (PowerLite • Saved in PDF version1.8 or laterformat 1761W/1771W/ • Encrypted 1776W) Movie .avi Make surethe fileis not: • Saved withan audiocodecotherthanPCM or ADPCM • Above1280 × 720 resolution Parent topic: Projectinga SlideShow Starting a Slide Show or Presentation...
  • Page 80 Enter button. • To movebackup a folderlevelon yourdevice,highlight B ack to Top and pressEnter. • To viewadditional i magesin a folder,highlight N ext page or Previous page and pressEnter. 3. Do one of the following to startyourslideshowor presentation: • To displayan individual i mage,pressthe arrowbuttonsto highlight t he imageand pressEnter. (Pressthe Esc buttonto returnto the filelistscreen.) •...
  • Page 81 Esc button. SlideshowDisplayOptions Parent topic: Projectinga SlideShow Related tasks Disconnecting a USB Deviceor Camera Fromthe Projector Slideshow Display Options You can selectthesedisplayoptionswhenusingthe projector's Slideshowfeature. Setting Options Description Display Order Name Order Displaysfilesin name order Date Order Displaysfilesin date order Sort Order In Ascending Sortsfilesin first-to-last o rder In Descending...
  • Page 82 Setting Options Description Continuous Play Displaysa slideshowcontinuously Displaysa slideshowone timethrough Screen Switching Does notdisplaythe nextfileautomatically Time 1 Secondto 60 Seconds Displaysfilesforthe selectedtimeand switchesto the nextfileautomatically Effect Wipe Transitions betweenimageswitha wipeeffect Dissolve Transitions betweenimageswitha dissolve effect Random Transitions betweenimagesusinga random varietyof effects Parent topic: Startinga SlideShowor Presentation...

  • Page 83: Adjusting Projector Features

    Adjusting Projector Features Follow the i nstructions in these sections to use your projector's feature adjustments. Shutting Off the P icture and Sound Temporarily Stopping Video Action Temporarily Zooming Into and Out of I mages Projector Security Features Projector Identification System for Multiple Projector...

  • Page 84: Stoppingvideoactiontemporarily

    Related references ProjectorSetupSettings- ExtendedMenu Stopping Video Action Temporarily You can temporarily stop t he action inavideo or computer presentation and keep t he current image on the screen. Any s ound or video action continues to run, however, so you cannot resume projection atthe point that you stopped...

  • Page 85: Projectorsecurityfeatures

    E-Zoom + buttonrepeatedlyto zoomintothe imagearea, enlargingit as necessary. • To pan aroundthe zoomedimagearea, use the arrowbuttons. • To zoomoutof the image,pressthe E-Zoom – buttonas necessary. • To returnto the originalimagesize, pressEsc. Parent topic: Adjusting ProjectorFeatures Projector Security Features You can secure your projector to deter theft or prevent unintended use by setting...

  • Page 86: Settinga Password

    Parent topic: ProjectorSecurityFeatures Setting a Password To use passwordsecurity,youmustset a password. 1. Holddownthe Freeze buttonon the remotecontroluntilyousee the PasswordProtectmenu.This takesaboutfiveseconds. PowerLite1751 PowerLite1761W/1771W/1776W 2. Pressthe downarrowto selectPassword and pressEnter. You see the prompt"Changethe password? " .

  • Page 87: Selectingpasswordsecuritytypes

    Yes and pressEnter. 4. Holddownthe Num buttonon the remotecontroland use the numericbuttonsto set a four-digit password. The passworddisplaysas * * * * as youenterit. Then yousee the confirmation prompt. 5. Enterthe passwordagain. You see the message"Password accepted." 6. PressEsc to returnto the PasswordProtectmenu. 7.

  • Page 88: Enteringa Passwordto Use The Projector

    Freeze buttonon the remotecontrolforfivesecondsuntilthe menuappears. 1. To preventunauthorized use of the projector, s electPower On Protect, pressEnter, selectOn, pressEnter again,and pressEsc. 2. To preventchangesto the User'sLogoscreenor relateddisplaysettings,selectUser's Logo Protect, pressEnter, selectOn, pressEnter again,and pressEsc. 3. To preventchangesto networksettings,selectNetwork Protect, pressEnter, selectOn, press Enter again,and pressEsc (PowerLite1761W/1771W/1776W).
  • Page 89 Num buttonon the remotecontrolwhileyouenterthe passwordusingthe numeric buttons. The passwordscreencloses. 2. If the passwordis incorrect, t he following may happen: • You see a "wrongpassword" messageand a promptto tryagain.Enterthe correctpasswordto proceed. • If youenteran incorrectpasswordseveraltimesin succession, t he projectordisplaysa request codeand a messageto contactEPSON Support.When youcontactEPSON Support,providethe displayedrequestcodeand proofof ownershipforassistancein unlocking the projector.

  • Page 90: Savinga User's Logoimage To Display

    Related references Where to Get Help Saving a User's Logo Image to Display You can transferan imageto the projectorand thendisplayit wheneverthe projectorturnson. You can alsodisplaythe imagewhenthe projectoris notreceivingan inputsignalor whenyoutemporarily stop projection (usingthe A/V Mute feature).Thistransferredimageis calledthe User'sLogoscreen. The imageyouselectas the User'sLogocan be a photo,graphic,or companylogo,whichis usefulin identifying the projector's ownerto helpdetertheft.You can preventchangesto the User'sLogoby settingup passwordprotection forit.
  • Page 91 Enter. You see a promptaskingif youwantto save the imageas the User'sLogo. 8. SelectYes and pressEnter. Note: It takesa few momentsforthe projectorto save the image; do notuse the projector, i tsremote control,or any connectedequipmentuntilit is finished. You see a completion message. 9.

  • Page 92: Locking The Projector's Buttons

    Locking the Projector's Buttons You can lock the buttons onthe projector's control panel toprevent anyone from using t he projector. can lock allthe buttons orallthe buttons except the power button. 1. Press t he Menu button. 2. Selectthe Settings menuand pressEnter. Note: The SplitScreenoptiondoesnotappearon PowerLite1751 models.

  • Page 93: Installinga Securitycable

    Lockingthe Projector ' s Buttons Installing a Security Cable You can use the security slot o nthe back ofthe projector toattach a Kensington Microsaver Security system, available from Epson. Security slot Parent topic: ProjectorSecurityFeatures Projector Identification System for Multiple Projector Control You can operate...
  • Page 94 Setting the Projector ID Ifyou want t ocontrol multiple projectors from aremote control, give each projector aunique ID. 1. Press t he Menu button. 2. Selectthe Extended menuand pressEnter. 3. SelectProjector ID and pressEnter. 4. Use the arrowbuttonson the remotecontrolto selectthe identification numberyouwantto use for the projector.
  • Page 95 ID buttonon the remotecontrolwhileyoupressthe numericbuttonthatmatchesthe projector's ID. Then releasethe buttons. 5. Pressthe ID buttonon the remotecontrolto checkif the ID-settingprocessworked. You see a messagedisplayedby the projector. • If the remotecontrolis listedas On, the remotecontrolID is set to operateonlythe listedprojector. • If the remotecontrolis listedas Off, the remotecontrolID is notset properly.Repeat the steps aboveto set the ID to matchthe projectoryouwantto control.
  • Page 96 Menu button,selectthe Extended menu,and pressEnter. 6. Selectthe Multi-screen settingand pressEnter. 7. Set the Adjustment Level settingto 1 and pressEnter. 8. Set the remotecontrolID to matchthe secondprojector. 9. Accessthe ExtendedmenuMulti-screen settingon the secondprojectorand set the Adjustment Level settingto 1. 10. Adjustthe Brightness Correct. settingon the projectorwiththe darkestdisplayso it matchesthe lighterdisplay,and pressEnter.

  • Page 97: Projecting Two Images Simultaneously

    Projecting Two Images Simultaneously You can use the split screen feature to simultaneously project two images from different image sources next to each o ther. You can control the split screen feature using the remote control or the projector menus (PowerLite 1761W/1771W/1776W).
  • Page 98 Screen Size setting,pressEnter, selecta sizingoption, pressEnter, and pressMenu to exit. Note: Dependingon the videoinputsignals,the imagesmay notappearat the same size even if you choosethe Equal setting. 6. To choosethe audioyouwantto hear, selectthe Audio Source setting,pressEnter, selectan audiooption,pressEnter, and pressMenu to exit. Note: SelectAuto to hear audiofromthe largestscreenor the leftscreen.

  • Page 99: Adjusting The Menu Settings

    Adjusting the Menu Settings Follow the i nstructions in these sections to access the p rojector menu system and change projector settings. Using the P rojector 'sMenus Image Quality Settings -Image Menu Input Signal Settings -Signal Menu Projector Feature Settings -Settings Menu Projector...

  • Page 100: Image Qualitysettings- Image Menu

    Note: The availablesettingsdependon the currentinputsource. 3. To changesettingsin the displayedmenu,pressEnter. 4. Pressthe up or downarrowbuttonto movethroughthe settings. 5. Changethe settingsusingthe buttonslistedon the bottomof the menuscreens. 6. To returnall the menusettingsto theirdefaultvalues,selectReset. 7. When youfinishchangingsettingson a menu,pressEsc. 8. PressMenu or Esc to exitthe menus. Parent topic: Adjusting the Menu Settings Image Quality Settings - Image Menu...
  • Page 101 Setting Options Description Color Mode See the listof availableColor Adjuststhe vividnessof image Modes colorsforvariousimagetypes and environments Brightness Varyinglevelsavailable Lightensor darkensthe overall image Contrast Varyinglevelsavailable Adjuststhe differencebetween lightand darkareas of the image Color Saturation Varyinglevelsavailable Adjuststhe intensityof the image colors Tint Varyinglevelsavailable Adjuststhe balanceof greento magentatonesin the image...

  • Page 102: Inputsignalsettings- Signalmenu

    Setting Options Description Auto Iris Adjuststhe projectedluminance basedon the imagebrightness whencertainColorModesare selected Note: The Brightness settingdoesnotaffectlampbrightness. T o changethe lampbrightness mode, use the Power Consumption setting. Parent topic: Adjusting the Menu Settings Related references AvailableColorModes Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu Normally the projector detects...

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